High-Paying Food Science Job at Ferrero
Ready to turn your passion for food innovation into a rewarding career? This exciting Food Science Job with Ferrero offers a unique chance to work as an R&D Product Developer in a dynamic Hybrid Job environment. If you’re searching for top jobs in USA and a strong job opportunity for life science graduates, this role blends creativity, science, and global collaboration to help shape the future of food products.
About Ferrero
Ferrero Careers represents one of the world’s leading sweet-packaged food companies, founded in Italy and now operating globally. Known for iconic brands and innovation, Ferrero offers exceptional jobs in the USA and worldwide opportunities. The company fosters a diverse, inclusive environment and provides a strong job opportunity for life science graduates looking to grow in R&D and product development.
Job Details
- Job Title: R&D Product Developer
- Function: Research & Development
- Job ID: 74928
- Location: Chicago, IL, US (Hybrid)
- Employment Type: Permanent
R&D Product Developer Role Summary
The R&D Product Developer is part of the Research & Development function and is responsible for supporting the development and industrialization of innovative products within the Power Crunch portfolio, while contributing to established brands such as Keebler and Mother’s Cookies across the broader baked category.
The role focuses on translating product concepts into scalable, high-quality products that meet business and consumer expectations. The individual contributes to product development projects from formulation through plant trials and commercialization, working closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain. The role also supports continuous improvement of existing products and processes to ensure consistent performance and successful adaptation to the North American market.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the development and industrialization of new products within the Power Crunch portfolio while contributing to innovation and renovation across Keebler, Mother’s Cookies, and other baked categories.
- Execute product formulation development and support scale-up from laboratory to manufacturing.
- Plan and support plant trials for new products and process improvements across Ferrero facilities and co-manufacturers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality) to ensure timely and effective project execution.
- Work with global R&D teams to adapt formulations and technologies for the North American market.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing teams to ensure product quality and process consistency.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in existing products, processes, and raw materials.
- Support optimization of manufacturing processes and equipment performance.
Candidate Profile (About You)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in FMCG R&D, product development, or process engineering, including exposure to product scale-up and commercialization.
- Hands-on experience with formulation development, pilot trials, and/or manufacturing environments.
- Understanding of food processing technologies, ingredient functionality, and quality standards.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners such as co-manufacturers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and support technical decision-making.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $96,708 – $128,944
- Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
- The role includes a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional benefits.
